Don’t Feed These
to Fido: 8
Things Your Pet
Shouldn't Eat
You may share
your backyard
and even your
bed, but it’s
probably best to
avoid sharing a
meal with man’s
best friend, or
any other pet
for that matter.
Listed here,
from most (1) to
least (8)
dangerous, are
common foods and
drinks that make
pets sick.
If you think
your dog, cat,
or bird has
consumed one of
these items and
you are
concerned,
contact your
veterinarian
immediately.
1. Chocolate
Why:
Stimulates the
nervous system
and the heart.
Poisonous to:
All species,
but dogs are
most likely to
eat dangerous
quantities.
Possible
effects of
poisoning:
Vomiting,
increased
thirst,
restlessness,
agitation,
increased or
irregular
heartbeat,
increased body
temperature,
tremors,
seizures.
2. Grapes,
Raisins
Why: Damage
the kidneys.
Poisonous to:
Dogs, cats.
Possible
effects of
poisoning:
Increased
thirst,
increased
urination,
lethargy,
vomiting.
3. Garlic,
Onions
Why: Damage
red blood cells,
causing anemia.
Poisonous to:
Cats, dogs.
Possible
effects of
poisoning:
Vomiting,
red-colored
urine, weakness,
anemia.
4. Xylitol
(Found in
sugarless gum.)
Why:
Causes increased
insulin
secretion,
resulting in
lower blood
sugar levels.
Poisonous to:
Dogs.
Possible
effects of
poisoning:
Vomiting,
lethargy, lack
of coordination,
seizures,
jaundice,
diarrhea.
5. Alcoholic
Drinks
Why:
Depress the
nervous system.
Poisonous to:
All species.
Possible
effects of
poisoning:
Vomiting,
disorientation,
diarrhea,
lethargy, lack
of coordination,
difficulty
breathing,
tremors, coma,
seizures.
6. Raw Yeast,
Bread Dough
Why:
Forms gas in the
digestive track;
fermentation of
yeast causes
alcohol
poisoning.
Poisonous to:
All species, but
only dogs
typically ingest
it.
Possible
effects of
poisoning:
Distention of
abdomen,
vomiting,
disorientation,
diarrhea,
lethargy, lack
of coordination,
difficulty
breathing,
tremors, coma,
seizures.
7. Macadamia
Nuts
Why:
Cause muscle and
nervous-system
problems.
Poisonous to:
Dogs.
Possible
effects of
poisoning:
Vomiting,
lethargy,
weakness,
increased body
temperature,
tremors.
8. Avocados
Why:
Contain persin,
which damages
the heart
muscle.
Poisonous to:
Most
species―birds
are especially
sensitive.
Possible
effects of
poisoning:
Vomiting,
diarrhea (in
dogs), lethargy,
difficulty
breathing (in
birds and
rodents).
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